Agenda - 06-05-2001-8l - Laserfiche WebLink

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z This year Magellan Behavioral Health has introduced a new small business EAP plan model for employers with 25 to 999 employees to provide more cost-effective workplace support services. The rate for this plan is $1.56 per employee per month as compared to the present Gounty rate of $1.83 per employee per month. As to the new plan model: • The, EAP benefits and services the County would receive under this plan change would be the same with the addition of a new feature providing for child and elder care needs assessment and referrals. • The changes the County would experience by renewing under this plan model are primarily: / Administrative (a new toll free number effective July 1; 2001, a new account consultant out of Utah instead of Virginia, generic communication materials (brochures, posters, wallet cards) without Orange County's name on them), and / Charging (a flat rate of $695 per case associated with a Department of Transportation positive drug test requiring aftercare monitoring). Given the number of DOT covered County positions is small and County policy provides for dismissal for a positive drug test, the circumstances under which such aftercare would be used are quite limited.. Thus, this is a more cost effective approach for the County to provide such services than paying in the base rate. Based on the staff review, staff recommends renewal of the EAP contract under the new small business plan model. Attachment 1 is the draft contract with Magellan Behavioral Health for this plan far 2001-2002. Attachment 2 is a draft updated Memorandum of Agreement with the Tawn of Hillsborough providing for the Town to continue to participate in the County's EAP contract. In 1993, the Board approved including the Town as a subgroup an Orange County's EAP contract. Under the agreement, the County invoices and collects payment from the Town for the annual Town share of the EAP cost. The inclusion of the Town has no adverse impact on the County's EAP rate or level of service. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed contract renewal is at a reduced rate of $1.56 per employee per month from the current rate is $1.86 per employee per month. The estimated annual cost for the EAP for 2001-2002 is $12,205 as compared to $14,420 with the present rate. Funds are included in the recommended 2001-2002 budget. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: Authorize the Board Chair to sign the contract with Magellan Behavioral Health for the EAP renewal under the small business plan model for 2001-2002, subject to contract review and approval by staff and the County Attorney. • Authorize the Manager to continue, the agreement for Town of Hillsborough inclusion in the County EAP program.